Life Cycle of a Seed

OBJECTIVE The students will learn about the life cycle of a seed through creative play. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Calm, soothing music, plant mister with water, small snack in little baggies, old towels or baby blankets. PROCEDURE Introduction:This activity involves the children listening to an adult softly talking them through […]

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Jobs of a Farmer

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the diverse jobs of a farmer. Students will be able to identify the tasks that the farmer must complete during each season on the farm. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? Why do we have farms? Why are farmers important? MATERIALS NEEDED Farm booko Farm by ElishaCoopero From Dawn till […]

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Introduction to Soil

OBJECTIVE Loremchange ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil? Why do plants need soil? Why do we need soil? MATERIALS NEEDED Rock, Worms (real or pictures), Variety of organic and inorganic materials, Garden tools (hand rakes, hoes), Gloves, Scissors, Compost ready PROCEDURE Introduction:• […]

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Introduction to Seeds

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify different seeds and match them to their plant. They will also understand different uses for seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? MATERIALS NEEDED A variety of seeds and matching plants (tomato, bean, corn, pumpkin, cucumber, rainbow chard) PROCEDURE Introduction: Ask students what they know about seeds: […]

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What is Inside a Seed

OBJECTIVE To learn about the inside of a seed and understand that every seed has a tiny embryo and food for the baby plant. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Dried beans (lima or other big beans), enough for three per student, soaked beans, small jars with covers or plastic wrap, enough […]

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How to Build a Worm Bin

OBJECTIVE Students will explore a worm bin while discussing the process of decomposition and learning how to take care of worms. They will make a small worm bin for their classroom, which they will care for and then have compost that they can add into their garden. This activity is a follow up to the […]

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